S Archibald 60
J Paterson
S Archibald
Match Information
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: G.W. Hamilton (Kilbirnie)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
There was a huge crowd at Ibrox to welcome the League champions. Rangers won, but they were not two goals better than Morton. In the first half play was mostly fought out in midfield. No side held the mastery, but Rangers ought to have scored, if pots at goal count. Edwards saved thrice in good fashion from Johnstone, who played left half for Rangers vice Walls. French and McNab were the only two who troubled Rangers defence, and the latter got the only real try at Robb. Smith showed his worth at left back, and the bouts with McNab were always enjoyable. Level at half-time was all it was value for. In ten minutes Rangers were one up through a great run by Archibald, who caught up a beauty of a pass from Bowie, raced half the length of the field, beat McLellan, shook off Ferrier, and got in a great shot. Edwards caught the ball, but a couple of Rangers were on him, and the ball forced through. Morton pressed strongly, but they carried no shot. Away raced Archibald again, fed this time by Henderson. He crossed a beauty, and Paterson headed past Edwards. Then things got lively, and McNab raised a siege. Rangers defence was in a dire straits, and Johnstone in clearing handled. French scored from the penalty. Morton pressed, and but for Mandersons fine clearing they ought to have scored. One shot really beat Robb, but the post was in the way. Play was mostly in Mortons favour, but Paterson and Archibald were always foraging and once more the outside right was responsible for a goal. He crossed from the right was accuracy, and Ferrier in attempting to head clear, put through his own goal. That sealed Mortons fate. For Rangers Smith played a good game, and Johnstone was not far behind Meiklejohn at half. Archibalds success in getting goals redeemed an otherwise featureless display by the extreme right, Cairns was seldom in the picture. Edwards, Ferrier, McGregor, Brown, McNab and McAulay were best for Morton, the latter being the Abercorn player, and not the usual Morton McAulay
